2. How much does Lark learn Aunt Betty pays in monthly rent?
(a) Fifteen dollars.
(b) Forty dollars.
(c) Eighty dollars.
(d) She doesn't pay rent.

3. How does Mama say they'll get money for a house?
(a) She says Papa will win it at poker.
(b) She says it's just a dream that won't ever come true.
(c) She says she doesn't know but will think of something.
(d) She says she'll sell shoes to earn money.

4. What does Lark have in her hand after the train leaves the station?
(a) A hanky and her ticket.
(b) Her sin notebook and her bedtime book.
(c) A sandwich and a soda.
(d) A doll and a clean sweater.

5. What does Mama say she wants to occur by next year?
(a) A new baby.
(b) Carpenters to be working on a house for the family.
(c) A new car.
(d) New shoes for Lark.

6. What is Mama doing when Lark wakes the morning after arriving at Aunt Betty's house?
(a) Washing clothes.
(b) Washing dishes.
(c) Singing to Aunt Betty.
(d) Scrubbing the floors.

7. What had Mama thrown at Papa once when he called her a hated nickname?
(a) A ketchup bottle.
(b) A plate.
(c) A bowl.
(d) A mustard jar.

8. When does Maria say she'll come visit Aunt Betty?
(a) After lunch.
(b) Around six that evening.
(c) Immediately.
(d) After breakfast.

9. What kind of robe does Lark wear when she goes with her father to play poker?
(a) Pink satin.
(b) Yellow satin.
(c) Yellow chenille.
(d) Pink chenille.

10. Where does Mama plan to go after dinner?
(a) To play bridge.
(b) To the hairdresser's.
(c) To the cemetery.
(d) To visit Hilly.

11. What is hanging on the wall over Lark's crib?
(a) A banjo clock.
(b) A picture of Jesus.
(c) A picture of Lark as a baby.
(d) A wedding picture of Lark's parents.

12. How much money does Papa say he lost?
(a) Eight dollars he'd found in Mama's purse.
(b) Twenty-five dollars he borrowed from Stan.
(c) Nothing becuase he didn't have any money.
(d) Four hundred fifty dollars.

13. Where does Hilly serve after he joins the military?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) China.
(d) France.

14. What is the name of the story Lark reads to Hilly?
(a) Lilly and the Lost Ladybug.
(b) Peter Pan.
(c) Peggy Among the Pansies.
(d) Bedtime for Bitsy.

15. Which of the following is not part of the dinner the family shares as the story opens?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Peas.
(c) Chops.
(d) Cornbread.